Karnataka is filled with Sparkling waterfalls set amidst sylvan environs of the districts of Kodagu, Kannada, Dakshina Kannada, Uttara kannada, Shimoga and Chikkamagalur. West flowing rivers gush through thick forests in coastal Uttara Kannada, breaking into streams that meander across hilly tracks to end in a series of dramatic, plunging finales through out the region. The confluence of lofty hills and serpentine rivers has given rise to a number of waterfalls in Karnataka. Each of these waterfalls produces a fabulous sight with water gushing down the hills with enormous power. With the arrival of monsoon season, seasonal rainfalls render these majestic falls a sight to behold.
Jog falls, the most beautiful and grandest of the Karnataka falls, is regarded the highest waterfall in Asia. The four cascades of the falls tumble down from a height of 253 meters, creating a grand spectacle. The Shivasundaram falls is a segmented waterfall and hosts the first hydro-electric power station of Asia.
Most of the waterfalls in Karnataka are popular tourist hubs for the enchanting locales around. The contrast of roaring waterfalls and sylvan surroundings gesticulates avid tourists from all over India and around the world.
"Welcome to the land of Beautiful Waterfalls"
Some of the most Famous water falls of Karnataka are Jog Falls (30kms from Sagara Town and 100Kms from Shimoga City), Gaganachukki Barachikki (Approximately 120kms from Bangalore), Abbey Falls (near Madikeri City), Hebbe falls and Kalhatti Falls (Kemmannugundi), Sathodi and Magod Falls (Yellapura Taluk), Unchalli Falls (Siddapura Taluk, UK District), Gokak Falls (Near Belgaum), Irupu falls (Gonikoppa taluk, off Kutta - Gonikoppa Road), Sirimane falls (Near Sringeri), Hanumangundi Falls (Near Kuduremukh Town, Kalasa Mangalore Highway). Best time to visit these waterfalls is between July and October which is peak rainy season in Karnataka.
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